The Impulse 2-on-1 series is a mixed bag: "The Joy Of Sax" (1977) and "Warm And Sonny" (1976). Despite the fact that these recordings are over-produced in the extreme by Esmond Edwards, who jammed up the music with too much percussion, boring guitar solos and strings that were not needed, Sonny Criss and his brilliance on the alto saxophone still shines through. As these were Sonny's last two recordings, done just before his tragic death in 1977, they are worth having, and Sonny sounds beautiful, as always.

Tracklist:

Disc 1 - The Joy of Sax:1. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling2. Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing3. You Are So Beautiful4. Turn Me Loose5. Stolen Moments6. Have a Talk with God7. Midnight Mellow

Disc 2 - Warm and Sonny:1. Cool Struttin'2. The Way We Were3. That's the Way of the World4. Bumpin'5. Sweet Summer Breeze6. Memories7. Blues for Willie